Senate passes N68.3 trillion 2026 appropriation bill
The Senate has passed the N68.3 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year.
The approval followed the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Appropriations in the Committee of Supplies during Tuesday’s plenary.
The report was presented by the chairman of the committee, Solomon Olamilekan (APC-Ogun).
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